Charlie Sheen has suffered somewhat of an image problem of late, with ever increasingly salacious reports of his drug-taking, boozing, hooker and porn star filled lifestyle, so it’s likely the troubled actor will be grateful for any support he can get.

Even if it comes from ex-baseball great Lenny Dykstra, who has weathered the storms of scandal himself over the years, but is quick to heap praise on his friend, insisting in an exclusive interview with RadarOnline.com that “Charlie is a rock star, he’s perfect, and he’s a f**king genius.”

Dykstra claimed to be hanging out with Charlie again on Monday, as he looks for a home in Beverly Hills.

The former center fielder, who was nicknamed “Nails” for his reckless style of play, has had well-documented financial problems in recent years, despite having claimed a net worth of approximately $58 million in 2008.